Jill was a wonderful writer and a fierce ally to indie authors. She understood that in this industry a rising tide lifts all boats, and so she never failed to rally behind other books and writers. I wish I'd been able to meet her in person, and I will miss chatting with her online. And you can see she was a fellow critter enthusiast.
Jill was also tireless in her dedication to bringing her unique stories to her readers, even while she was battling the illness that finally took her from us. She never gave up.
If you'd like to honor Jill's life and work, I'm suggesting two opportunities. The first is to simply enjoy Jill's books so her family might find some comfort in knowing how many lives she touched.
FIND JILLEEN DOLBEARE'S BOOKS
The second opportunity is a scholarship set up by Jill's writing partner, Heather G. Harris. The money collected will go to new and emerging writers to help get their stories into the world. This industry is very hard on new talent and this scholarship includes mentor opportunities that will make a big difference to some worthy writers. And in this way, Jill is still touching readers. She would be very proud.
If you would like to donate to the fund or, if you are an emerging fantasy author, click the button below to find the scholarship page. It also includes a nice tribute to Jill's life and work.
And in Jill's honor, go read a good book tonight!
VISIT THE JILLEEN DOLBEARE SHCOLARSHIP PAGE
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If you read Black Annis Year, you might remember the cute little squiggle images that were included. I don't use AI for my covers or my book art. I enjoy the back and forth with a real, human artist. As I begin on The Fair Folk of Mullarkey Book 2, I will be looking for an artist for the interior art. These are simple line art drawings meant to look like sketches in a notebook. Before I put the call out to the general artist public, I thought I'd ask here. Do you think you could create art like this? Do you have a portfolio? If so, feel free to reply right to CONTACT ME and I'll send you details. No AI art will be accepted.
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BOOK FAIRS
From hot shifters to cozy fairies, this month's book fairs have it all. Lots of freebies in this selection too. As always, be sure to check pricing before you click buy, because life happens and sometimes sales run out before the promos do.
SPOTLIGHT BOOKS
Inner Demons
A Soul Dominion Novella
by Georgiana Kent
Every Hero has a Past...
Soul gatherers, quondams, Chinese demons, celestial beings... Sounds like your average night for KeyMaster Michael Nicholas and his Faerie Ashayla.
Despite battling his own demons, when his friend, Anatole, is in trouble, Michael doesn't hesitate to help. But he gets more than he bargained for when he's thrown in the middle of a case of Truth or Dare gone wrong. Horribly wrong. The kind of wrong when a Chinese huapi demon rampages through London on a killing spree. Thank goodness the nine-tailed Kumiho, Jade Fox, can help. But can she be trusted?
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Into a Vault of Blood: A Monster Slaying Urban Fantasy Novella
The Pearl Dragon Adventures Book 3
By Yin Leong
New Orleans. A city brimming with spiritual energy and magic.
Art thief Pearl Tham is lured out of hiding. The Fortingris werewolves might still be after her for what she did in France, but the promise of long-lost treasure is too tempting.
She travels to a Haitian vodou shop in New Orleans expecting to learn the location of a painting she’s long wanted. Instead, she finds trouble of the worst kind. It isn’t in her nature to run, so she does what she does best: go into full battle mode.
The problem is, she’s fighting the most bloodthirsty of the supernatural entities that call New Orleans home.
Laissez les bons temps rouler. Let the good times roll.
Dive into this fast-paced adventure if you love strong female antiheroes, monster slaying, high stakes, werewolves, and vampires.
